THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT, DECEMBER 21, 2014

Liturgy Schedule
Monday, December 22nd
8:15 a.m. Safety of Schilli
Companies
Employees
5:15 p.m. Helen Vaughan
DeHahn
Tuesday, December 23rd
8:15 a.m. Deb Kennedy
The Nativity of the Lord
Mass Schedule
Wednesday, December 24th
4:30 p.m. Miriam Walters
6:30 p.m. Liv. & Dec. of
Kleman/Kneice
Family
11:30 p.m. Carols Begin
12:00 a.m. Spec. Intention
Kate Simon
Thursday, December 25th
8:00 a.m. Korriane Lundstrom
10:00 a.m. Parishioners of
St. Lawrence
Friday, December 26th
8:15 a.m. No Mass
LORDS DAY MASSES
Saturday, December 27th
5:00 p.m. Katherine Swisher
& Jim Swisher
Sunday, December 28th
8:00 a.m. Lorraine Hitze
9:30 a.m. Kay Moser
11:15 a.m. Spec. Intention
Leo & Mary Ann
Steiner
5:00 p.m. Parishioners of
St. Lawrence

The Parish Office will be

closed from noon Dec. 24th
until Monday, Dec. 29th to
allow the priests and staff
of St. Lawrence to spend
time with their
families at Christmas.

From the Desk of Fr. Underwood:

Merry Christmas! This time of year we give thanks to
God for His many gifts especially the greatest giftthe
birth of Jesus Christ our Savior.
It has been a tradition here at St. Lawrence to share some of
the parish needs so parishioners can thank God and
celebrate the birth of our Savior through a gift to the parish.
If you would like to make a gift to the parish, please select
an item (or items) on the list, place the money (or check) in
an envelope marked WISH LIST 2014 with your name
on it as well as the gift you have selected. The envelope can be given to me,
Fr. Duquaine, the Parish Office, or placed in the collection. Thank you in advance
for sharing your many gifts with your parish!
The parish office will close at noon December 24th and reopen Monday,
December 29th so that the staff can enjoy Christmas with their families. There
will be no morning Mass celebrated December 26th so that Fr. Duquaine and I
can spend time with our families. Thank you for understanding.

WISH LIST 2014

Office Mini BlindsAnonymous
Office Mini BlindsIn Memory of
Kathy Amato
Office Mini BlindsKathy Dienhart
(2)Office Mini BlindsCarol Spahr
Office Mini Blinds - Jane Peden
Office Mini BlindsJohn & Margaret
Wehrle
Replacement Rose BushesIn Memory
of the Deceased Members of Hoefer Fam.
Replacement Rose BushesIn Memory
of Deceased Members of Moser Fam.
Replacement Rose BushesTony & Lisa
Fallen
Sacristy Supplies/Linens Joann Layton
Sacristy Supplies/LinensJackie & Ed
Spitznagle
Sacristy Supplies & Linens Lisa & Ben
Ayala & Janet Drabik
(2)Sacristy Supplies & LinensJohn &
Pat Bennett
Sacristy Supplies/LinensSusan Schafer
Wedding Rite BooksJeff & Signe
Hobaugh
Replacement LectionaryJoe Walters
(4)School Desk ChairsWill & Kelly
Carpenter
Carpenter
School Desk ChairsIn Memory of Bob
& Ann Bongen
School Desk ChairsIn Memory of Eve
Bongen
School Desk ChairsMarge Ryves
School Desk ChairsMarge Ryves
Office Chair
$150
Office Chair
$150
Parish Library New BooksIn Memory of
Jim Schafer

Parish Library New BooksAnonymous

Additional Microphones
$275
Additional Microphones
$275
Easter Candle
$300
Replacement ChaliceAnonymous
Replacement Chalice In Memory of
Jim Schafer
Landscape MulchAnonymous
Landscape MulchAnonymous
Dishwasher (office kitchen) Saint
Lawrence Sewing Circle
Dishwasher (rectory) In Memory of
Jim Schafer
Washing Machine (rectory)
$600
Dryer (rectory) - John & Roberta
Brettnacher
Gas Stove (Rectory)Smith/ Blizzard
Family
Gas Stove (office kitchen)
$600
Tree Removal & New Tree
$800
Tree Removal & New Tree
$800
Tree Removal & New Tree
$800
New Office Computer
$950
New Office Computer
$950
New Office Computer
$950
Playground Rubber Mulch
$1,000
Playground Rubber Mulch
$1,000
Playground Rubber Mulch
$1,000
Playground Equipment
$1,500
Playground Equipment
$1,500
Playground Equipment
$1,500
2012 Fruitful Harvest
Balance
$12,000
School Expansion
$50,000
School Expansion
$50,000
School Expansion
$50,000
School Expansion
$100,000
School Expansion
$250,000

THE FAMILY THAT WORKS, PRAYS AND PLAYS TOGETHER

Q: In the Apostles' Creed, we say Jesus descended into
"hell," then we say it wasn't really "hell" where he went. It
was a place for the dead. It seems it should be worded like
the Nicene Creed.

The 90+ Club celebrates the

following December Birthdays:
Anna Wajtas December 1st
Anna Mae Plank December 13th
Blanche Thelen December 26th

A: The Apostles' Creed is rooted in the teaching of the

May God continue to shower blessings
Apostles and is older. It is the foundational I believe
of love, joy, and peace in your life!
statement of the Church. The Nicene Creed was ratified in
the 4th century in response to a heresy. There have been
Baptism Meeting - A meeting for upcoming
other creeds in the Churchs history, but these two creeds Baptisms will be held Tuesday, January 13 at
hold a special place in our tradition. Creeds articulate the 7:00pm in the Bishop Higi Rm., St. Mary Cathedral.
faith in response to the needs of the day. This part of the The meeting will be informal but will include
creed acknowledges that Jesus did really die on the cross, at information about the Sacrament of Baptism and how
which point he descended to hell to redeem all the righteous to make this event more meaningful for you the
followers of God up to that point in history. In Scripture parents, your child and the godparents. The godparents
hell is sometimes called hades or sheol and it was the are also welcome to attend the meeting if available.
overarching place that all the unredeemed went before Please call the office 742-2107 to register.
Christ came. Remember that the gates of heaven were not
Protocol Meeting - A Safe Conduct Protocol
opened until Christ rose from the dead. When Jesus went to
Meeting is being offered Tuesday, January 13 at
hell after his death, he redeemed the prophets and faithful 7:00pm in the St. Francis Rm., St. Lawrence Parish
followers of God. Jesus did not redeem the people in the Office Bldg. All adults (age 18 or older) who assist
hell of the damned (the place we commonly call hell today) with ministries/activities involving any children from
because they chose to reject God in life. (email questions our parish are required to attend one of these meetings
every five years. If you are a new volunteer/employee
tofrduquaine@catholicweb.com)
or need to renew your paperwork and background
check, please plan on attending. The meeting lasts
RCIA The Period of the Catechumen
approximately 90 minutes. Registration Required no later
Please help us welcome the inquirers who
than 1 day prior to meeting. Please call the office with any
questions or concerns (742-2107 ext. 236).
participated in the Rite of Acceptance &
Welcoming into the order of Catechumens
Ministers Schedule
at the 9:30 Mass on Oct. 26. This Rite is of the utmost
importance. Assembling publicly for the first time, the Saturday, December 27, 2014
candidates who have completed the period of the 5:00 p.m. K. Anderson (R)
C. & B. Shelton, N. & E. Julian, N. Winningham,
pre-catechumen and declare their intention to the Church K. Askins, B. German (C)
and the Church in turn, carrying out its apostolic mission, A. Fredette, E. Eberhard, J. Steinhart (S)
accepts them as persons who intend to become its Sunday, December 28, 2014
members. God showers his grace on the candidates, since 8:00 a.m. P. Murphy, R. Mankus (R)
the celebration manifests their desire publicly and marks K. Murphy, R. Novak, M. Coomey, C. Smith,
their reception and first consecration by the Church. Please M. Grogan, P. Meluch, 1 needed (C)
welcome: Phil Trice, Deb Trice, Adam Cornell, Crystal E. Finney, A. Novak (S)
Cornell, Maggie Cramsey, Brian Puskar and Justin Wilson. 9:30 a.m. S. Boes, B. White (R)
E. Boes, J. Roach, J. Parr, J. & C. Pechin,
Please keep them in your prayers as they continue their J. Walters, K. Redinbo (C)
journey of faith.
A. Suppinger, J. Rogers, G. Roach (S)
Inquiry sessions continue to meet. Wont you join us for 11:15 a.m. D. Cramer, V. Jenkins (R)
an inquiry session? For more information please call the M.J. Nelson, J. & L. Crum, P. Jaynes, C. Mejia,
M.F. Nelson, P. Aranas (C)
Parish Office or Jim at 447-2939.
S. & H. Conn, M. Cramer (S)
5:00 p.m. A. Reuzenaar, S. Bonner (R)
Sacrificial Fund, December 21, 2014
$18,594.65 S. Romig, R. & B. Reuzenaar, J. Harris,
Electronic Fund Transfers
$320.00 L. Cupero, J. & P. Bennett (C)
School Expansion Fund
$1,647.00 E. Romig, L. Houston, E. Sturgeon (S)

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Confirmation
There are many of the Confirmation Candidates who
have not turn in their Sponsor Verification forms they
were due December 7th. Please turn them in to the
Parish Office.
Jan. 11th Confirmation Class LL Soc. Hall (3-4:45pm)
Jan. 18th Confirmation Class LL Social Hall (3-4:45pm)
Jan. 11th Baptism form and Name paper are due.
Jubilee Christmas
Thank you to all who gave to the Jubilee Christmas.
Christmas Break
Have a wonderful, joyful Christ Mass!!! Classes resume
for Kindergarten through Grade 5 on Wednesday January
7th. Confirmation classes and Grades 6th through 8th
Religious Education classes will resume on Sunday,
January 11, 2015.
Christ Renews His Parish for Women
CRHP is a program designed to help
you develop a deeper relationship
with God while spending time in
fellowship with other women of the
parish. Consider joining the womens CRHP weekend,
February 21-22, 2015. Contact Dana Fitzsimmons at 765
-447-5612, email: dmf48@comcast.net, or Fr. Duquaine
at 742-2107 for more information.
Habitat for Humanity Catholic Build 2014
Thank you to all who donated money, helped with
construction, provided hospitality, or otherwise helped to
make the 2014 Habitat for Humanity Catholic Build
possible. Victoria Lappin and her family are thrilled to
have their new home! St. Lawrence Habitat ReStore
contributions reduced our overall goal of $9,500 by
$1,115. Thank you to all those who
donated lightly used items to make this
possible. If you would like to help with
future Habitat for Humanity Catholic
Builds or would like more information,
please contact Russ Clark at 447-1042
or George Kochert at 538-3863. Thank
you for your support!

The Tippecanoe County Right to Life is once

again preparing to honor the lives of those
who have been lost due to legalized abortion.
They will be running their annual signature
ad in the Journal & Courier the weekend
closest to the anniversary of the January 22,
1973, Roe vs. Wade ruling that legalized
abortion in all states and throughout all
stages of pregnancy. Parishioners will be at
the doors of the Church following the Masses
the weekends of Dec. 27/28 and Jan. 3/4 to
collect names. In order to defray the costs, a
$5.00 donation per line is requested. Thank
you for supporting life!

The Priests and Staff

of St. Lawrence
wish all of you a
blessed and
joyful Christmas!

Susan Vogt
Marriage Moments &
Parenting Pointers
December 2014
Marriage Moment It's almost here - Christmas of
course. It's easy to feel pretty frantic and busy at this
time of year. We want to get a nice gift for our
spouse, the kids, whoever, decorate, etc. Take some
time out today. It needn't be long; just a pause. Look
at each other and be thankful.
Parenting PointerThe Christmas Vigil uses the
genealogy of Jesus as the Gospel (Matthew 1:1-25).
Do your children know their heritage back several
generations? Talk with them about their relatives
dead and alive and their ethnic roots. Perhaps go to a
map and help them visualize the way they came to
the place you now call home.

THE FAMILY THAT WORKS, PRAYS AND PLAYS TOGETHER

Senior Trip
to Holy Spirit
at Geist

Jubilee Christmas
Our deepest appreciation to everyone who
helped make this year's Jubilee Christmas
a great success! We were able to make a
Wine, Cheese & Everything Chocolate
brighter Christmas for over 55 children. If
St. Lawrence Social Hall
you have never experienced this event,
January 17, 2015
you might consider it next year. It takes the
Ecumenical Prayer Service
work of many to make it possible: the hundreds of people
who take an ornament off the tree, purchase gifts and bring
St. Lawrence Church
them back; dozens of people who help set-up the gym the
January 20, 2015 7pm
night before; about 60 people who come the morning of
World Marriage Day Event
Jubilee and help throughout the morning hosting families,
St. Lawrence Social Hall
wrapping gifts, serving refreshments and babysitting for the
February 6, 2015 TBA
families that need it. There are also dozens of cookie
bakers, and teens who help on stage and provide "carry
Father/Daughter Dance
out" for our families. St. Lawrence you are awesome. God
St. Lawrence Social Hall
bless each and every one of you! Merry Christmas!

February 14, 2015 - TBA

Culver Night will be Tuesday, January 6 from

4:30-7:30pm. Come join us for great food, fun and
fellowship! Purchase Scrip at the door from 5:00-7:00 so
we can make double the profit!
The St. Lawrence 50 Plus Club
St. Lawrence 50 Plus Club will meet Jan. 7,
2015 in the Social Hall from 1:00-3:30pm.
Short meeting, refreshments, fun and good fellowship.
Euchre will be played and prizes awarded. For more
information call Sonja Wiegand at 490-3829 or 589-3292.

Womens CRHP Retreat

St. Lawrence Social Hall/Office
February 21-22, 2015
Antioch Retreat
St. Lawrence Social Hall
March 6-8, 2015
Men of Madness Event
St. Lawrence Social Hall
March 14, 2015 - TBA

THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT, DECEMBER 21, 2014

Here is a listing of current addresses for
priests who have served here at St. Lawrence.
If you need additional information please call
the Parish Office at 742-2107. Thank you.
Fr. Matthew J. Arbuckle
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church
14598 Oakridge Rd.
Carmel, IN 46032
Fr. Andrew DeKeyser
The Bishops Office
P. O Box 260
Lafayette, IN 47902-0260
Fr. Daniel Duff
St. Mary Church
820 W. Madison St.
Alexandria, IN 46001-1520
Fr. Dennis Faker
St. Bernard Church
1306 E. Main St.
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
Fr. Samuel Futral
St. Francis Xavier
P. O. Box 55
Attica, IN 47918-0055
Fr. Dan Gartland
Holy Spirit Church
10350 Glaser Way
Fishers, IN 46037-9016
Fr. Kevin Hurley
St. Mary Church
2300 W. Jackson St.
Muncie, IN 47303
Fr. Leroy Kinnaman
St. Peter Church
401 N. Monticello St.
Winimac, IN 46996
Fr. Ed Lammert
St. Margaret Hall
1960 Madison Rd.
Cincinnati, OH 45206-1896
Fr. Chris Miller
St. Mary Church
600 Saint Marys Ave
Frankfort, IN 46041
Fr. Christopher Shocklee
St. John the Baptist Church
340 Mill St.
Tipton, IN 46072

IN THE AREA
Solemn Evening Prayer
Our seminarians know that they have a lot of support in their journey of
priestly discernment and preparation, but I need your help to show
them your actual faces and hearts in person! Will you help me? On
Tuesday, December 30th from 7:00-7:30pm in Lafayette at the
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception you can join Bishop Doherty,
the seminarians and me for the celebration of Solemn Evening Prayer.
As part of this celebration, Bishop Doherty will formally institute
James Baxter, Cole Daily, John Nguyen and Coady Owens in the
Ministry of Acolyte, as well as Christian DeCarlo and Jonathan
Matthes in the Ministry of Lector. As they experience these ministries
they continue to approach the full ministry of the priesthood by
proclaiming God's Sacred Word and assisting in more formal ways at
the altar in various celebrations of the Eucharist. This Institution is a
simple Rite, but it brings them ever closer to being fully conformed to
Jesus the Head, Shepherd and Spouse of the Body of Christ!
Will you help me show them your support by joining us in prayer at
7:00pm on December 30th at the Cathedral? I am thankful for your
many ways of supporting our local culture of vocations! I also pray
that you experience a renewal of Grace during the coming season of
Advent! Fr. David Hasser, Office for Vocations
ST. ELIZABETH HOSPICE GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS
TO BEGIN WEEK OF JANUARY 12
Blessed are they who mourn for they shall be comforted.
Are you feeling overwhelmed and confused after the loss of a loved
one but arent sure where to turn? Spending time with others who
are on the same emotional roller coast, in a group setting, can be
helpful during your grief journey. St. Elizabeth Hospice has served
the greater Lafayette community in the grief support ministry for
many years by providing practical information in a facilitated but
relaxed group setting. New groups are forming now to begin a
10-week series the week of January 12. To accommodate
different schedules, groups are available on either Tuesday evenings
(6:00-7:30 pm) or Friday mornings (9:30-11:00 am). Please contact
Dwight Herrin, St. Elizabeth Hospice Grief Support Group
Facilitator, at 423-6911, for more information and to register. You
need not make this journey alone!
Catholic Support for Persons with Same Sex Attraction
Courage is a Catholic spiritual support community for
persons with same sex attraction. It aims to assist
homosexual men and women and their families in
dealing with homosexual attractions in light of the moral
and spiritual teachings of the Catholic Church. If you or
someone you know would like more information, please
contact Fr. Adam Mauman at 765-473-5543 or
amauman@stcharlesperu.org or to our website at
http://couragerc.org/chapter/kokomo.of
Youth
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